KOTA SIDIKALANG ||• Mengulas Fakta-fakta tentang Kota Sidikalang ||Kabupaten Dairi.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF SIDIKALANG, DAIRI. Sidikalang is the capital of Dairi Regency, officially established in line with the formation of Dairi Regency on October 1, 1947. According to a blog we read, the name Sidikalang has a profound meaning. Sidikalang comes from the word "Sinikalang," which is derived from the Pakpak language and means "One Who is Guarded/Protected." In the past, many Pakpak villages had to be protected from attacks, including the Dutch colonial invasion. Now, Sidikalang has become a thriving city with residents from various ethnicities and religions. Despite its diverse population, this city remains undisturbed by differences; it remains peaceful and maintains tolerance within its diversity. According to various reliable sources, Sidikalang covers an area of ​​approximately 45.66 square kilometers. The population in 2021 was approximately 54,523. Demographically, the city of Sidikalang is a traditional territory of the Pakpak Batak people. Currently, the majority of Sidikalang's residents are from the Toba Batak tribe, as well as from the Karo Batak, Simalungun Batak, Acehnese, and other ethnic groups. According to 2021 data from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the majority of Sidikalang residents are Christian, with the remainder being Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and other faiths. Sidikalang is renowned as a coffee producer, producing high-quality coffee. The coffee beans produced are generally Robusta and Arabica, making Sidikalang coffee a favorite and long-dominant coffee market in North Sumatra. Sidikalang frequently experiences cold temperatures, which can drop below 15°C, and hot spots average 25°C. tags #sidikalang #dairi #facts #reviews